Security & Crime
Cult war: Nwagubo, renowned photographer, tragically loses his life while attempting to save his mother
Michael Nwagugbo, a well-known photographer and the CEO of Wildshots Studios in Port Harcourt, was killed in a sad accident while attempting to save his mother from the chaos that raging cult gangs in the Rumuola neighbourhood of the state capital of Rivers State were causing.
Nwagubo passed away on Friday night. His untimely demise has left the Port Harcourt entertainment scene in shock, and his followers and patrons have flocked to social media to express their grief.
It was discovered that the late Nwagugbo’s mother was caught up in the chaos produced by cult members who were upset about the death of one of their kingpins, known as “Frege,” two weeks prior.
On his way home from a football game, Frege was allegedly shot and killed by suspected members of rival cult gangs in the Rumuola neighbourhood of Port Harcourt.
It was learned that on Friday night, the gang members of the cult leader went on the rampage and began shooting intermittently in Rumuola, causing pandemonium even though the kingpin was transferred to the state of Akwa-Ibom for burial.
It was said that Nwagugbo had smashed his vehicle while attempting to reach his mother, who was reportedly stuck in the chaos nearby.
It was said that the deceased drove at maximum speed.
Before being sent to Save A Life hospital, which is located off Stadium Road, “he was rushed to a poorly equipped hospital, which could not help his situation,” one of his supporters said. “There, he was pronounced dead.”
His wrecked car’s pictures were also shared online across a number of websites.
In a conversation with OBASANJONEWS24, a source close to the police offered insight into the likely reason of the mayhem, saying, “It may not be unconnected to the killing of ‘Frege,’ the suspected Viking cult gang kingpin, who was supposedly assassinated by suspected members of a rival cult near Rumukalagbor two weeks ago.
According to what I’ve been told, he was buried yesterday (Friday) in Akwa-Ibom. It’s possible that some of the deceased’s supporters went on the rampage.
He went on to warn that Rumuola, Rumukalagbor, several areas of D-line, and Ogbu-nabali are hotspots under the control of the opposing cult groups’ various branches.
Additionally, he clarified that the reddish sellotape encircling the weapons and cutlasses carried by the renegade teenagers served as a hint that they were members of a cult group.
In a similar spirit, a journalist employed by a national television network who just missed death at the hands of the roving thugs has been giving thanks to God for his protection.
The Rivers State Police Command Spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, acknowledged the event but withheld information regarding casualties.
It is believed that Nwagugbo is getting ready for his birthday celebration, which is scheduled for next week.